Tag: Expat Life

AUSSIE COMEDY | It's still a rush saying something you find funny but have never said out loud to a crowd before, then seeing how they react.

New savings report has Australia ranked number 1 in the world while the UK sits at 11th and is on a downward slope.

UK gets a taste of the self-deprecating sarcasm that we have come to love and expect from one of our favourite Aussie comedians, Dave Hughes.

Aussie volunteers needed to help with our project on Commonwealth visas.

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Stevens has resumed attempts to talk the Aussie dollar down.

You think you know passion? You haven’t met the European football fans.

Honeymooning Nomad | Of course my friends and family top the list, but there's something else you don't really find in the UK that this Australian misses dearly and I can't wait wrap my laughing gear around it.

Why is there such a strong preference for fixed rate loans and longer term loans?

Passportia advises couples who are resident outside the UK where one partner is a British citizen (or settled in the UK — “the sponsor”) and the other partner is subject to immigration control. 

Three Australian cities are considered among the 20 most expensive cities in the world but London takes the number one spot, especially when it comes to the dating game.

The Citizenship (Armed Forces) Act 2014 will make it easier for Australians in the British armed forces to become British citizens.

Following the lead of the UK, Australia plans to replace the customary sick note with a 'fit note'.

The Immigration Bill going through Parliament will severely restrict rights of appeal

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist, Helen Blackburn answers your questions on international parental child abduction.

REMIX Conference 2014: Enjoying global partnerships with the likes of Google, Bloomberg, The Guardian attendees of can look forward to speeches by Facebook’s Australia MD William Eaton, Tom Uglow, director at Google Creative and Arno Lenior, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung.

DANIEL SHILLITO on all you need to know (well nearly) to get approved for the right mortgage to buy property in Australia.

Founded by Australian chef Scott Hallsworth, Kurobuta is London's no nonsense, rock n roll style Japanese izakaya. They are now looking for more cool, outgoing types, crazy about hospitality.

EXPAT FAMILIES: International Family Law Specialist, Carmel Brown, answers your questions on how assets are divided on divorce.

In this ever increasingly hectic world, it often takes time and energy to ensure that you are getting the best from your pay packet.

We know the Chinese economy, due to its demand for our resources, is important to the Australian economy but does it have more influence over the Aussie dollar than our own economic data?

According to HMRC, 1 in 3 taxpayers are due some tax back, with an estimated £322 million going unclaimed each year. This situation also affects many Aussies working in Britain.

EXPAT FACTOR | Catherine Weate's 20-year love affair with London has seen her working across a diverse range of industries, such as theatre, film, television, radio, education, commerce, law and politics. Most recently she's been busy co-developing The Real Accent App, a new ground breaking tool for learning accents.

Tej Kohli is not the kind of man who can turn his back on people in need. On the contrary, Kohli is a man — a billionaire entrepreneur and businessman — who embraces the needy and less fortunate with open arms.

Pay your Australian mortgage on time or else! Important changes to Australia's credit reporting system that you need to know about.

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist, Ann Thomas answers your questions on issues that affect an ever increasing number of families who live and work abroad.

Many people feel that schools and educational institutes are exempt from branding — which is far from true.

Attracting employers in today's job market isn't easy. With so few jobs and so many applicants, job seekers are finding that the competition is stiff and for every job they put in an application, there are people who are more qualified and more experienced than they are.

If your inner-adventurer is bursting to get out and discover the world, if you are interested in making Dubai your home and working all over the world, Emirates has the perfect opportunity for you.

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist, David Hodson answers your questions on issues that affect an ever increasing number of families who live and work abroad.

Just over 50 per cent of households are struggling to save money and many have less than $5000 to fall back on in an emergency.

HONEYMOONING NOMAD | Dry January is a great excuse to save your money and improve your health. But after 31 days without alcohol, if you feel entitled to reward yourself with a boozy weekend, maybe this approach is not working the way it should.

Life is full of goodbyes, but after living the expat life in London for a few years, bidding farewell to the city where you've made so many memories can be the hardest goodbye of all.

Moving your stuff between countries can set you back but there are a few ways you can reduce the cost, according to MoveHub.

Australian Business UK, the not for profit membership-based organisation, bringing together professionals and companies in the United Kingdom who have Australian interests and connections, is looking to hire a new Membership Relations executive.

AUSTRALIA DAY | Our Honeymooning Nomad gets right into the spirit of things, and shows Aussie expats in London how to soak up the best of Australia on Australia Day.

EXPAT FACTOR | In between conquering Europe and soaking up the London lifestyle, SOPHIE HART works on projects which can make a real difference to the world as a Senior Designer and Production Manager at CBI, The Confederation of British Industry.

Well the answer might lie in watching the Aussie dollar! Recent interest rate cuts designed to depreciate the dollar are under threat with fears of over- stimulating the housing market.

Here lies the conundrum ... the cost of living in London is just as high as Australia but the wages are not. With this in mind below are some tips that will help you save some money, which do not involve getting on the next ship back to Oz.

Owning a home is a goal regardless of where you are in the World, and if the returns promised by the UK’s buoyant property market ring true, it’s no wonder Australians entering the market see this opportunity as the best they’ve had in a long time.

Affording to travel on your working holiday is a tough gig. You need a job that pays well and understands you are here to travel, not just work. Under31 gives you the freedom to choose a flexible working holiday job so you can afford to travel on your working holiday,

Your passport is covered in stamps, you've met people from all over the world, and you now know what it feels like to be truly free. And after all of that you get on a plane and go home. Now what do you do?

EXPAT FACTOR | Since joining the Fulham Football Club in 2007, Scott Miller from Melbourne has risen to become a prominent member of the coaching staff.

If you run a business and you’re wondering where you can cut back on your overheads, the last thing that you should consider scrimping on is the relevant business insurance policies.

EXPAT FACTOR | Raised west of Sydney in the cloud-cloaked (and recently bush fire ravaged) villages of the Blue Mountains, Amy Firth is an Australian singer/songwriter living in London. She recently released her second EP on iTunes entitled 'Watchmaker's Daughter'. Amy is also the founder of The Vulnerability Project, which ...

With energy efficiency and rising costs of utilities at the forefront of many minds, it’s no wonder people all over the country are taking a look at their habits and seeing what changes can be made for the benefit of the environment and their pockets.

EXPAT FACTOR | Chris Charnas is owner and manager of Espresso Bar Mozzino, a cafe with a retro vibe just off Carnaby Street.

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY | Offset accounts enable you to make the most of your income, reduce interest and pay off your home loan sooner. Financial adviser DANIEL SHILLITO weighs up the pros and cons.

EXPAT FACTOR | Jeremy Gask is an Australian Racehorse Trainer from South Australia, now based in England with Horses First Racing. Jeremy was a semi-professional footballer and junior state cricketer before embarking on a horse training career. Having trained over 250 winners in Australia, Jeremy has helped create a top ...

Think you're a good salesperson? Come and prove it! Experienced, bright, friendly and enthusiastic people needed.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | With the UK now the biggest Islamic finance centre in Europe, and Australia looking to enhance its own credentials in this area, Australians in the UK should consider looking at developing skills in this growing sector.